How to get rid of burn scars and marks at home

Try these effective home remedies to erase those burn marks and scars.

Burning of the skin often leaves a scar that can be difficult to fade away and be a constant reminder of the painful memory. Here are some effective home remedies using traditional Indian herbs to get rid of burn scars by Dr Uma Singh, medical director of Nomarks (Ozone Ayurvedics).

1. Lemon and tomatojuice both can help gently remove the dead skin and help the skin rejuvenate. Lemon has acidic properties that naturally lighten the scars. Freshly squeezed tomato juice is a natural bleaching agent and naturally cures the burn marks. Here’s how you can use them:

Rinse the burn with cool (room temperature) water.

You will need two clean washcloths, a fresh lemon and some fresh tomato juice.

The burn mark should first be rinsed thoroughly under cold water.

Now, place a moistened washcloth on the burn mark for a few hours.

Meanwhile, keep some fresh lemon juice ready.

Now, moisten the other washcloth with fresh lemon juice and dab the burn mark gently.

After the area is dry, you should apply some fresh tomato juice on the burn mark.

Due to its strong natural bleaching effect, you can get rid of the burn mark in just a few days.

5. The India Yunani Cotton-Ash Paste burn remedy has been used for centuries to treat even severe burns.

Take a large piece of cotton wool (or any kind of pure, white cotton fabric) and burn it (perhaps in a metal pot).

Use the ash of the burned cotton and mix with olive oil to get a thick paste.

Spread this black paste on the burnt skin and cover with a cling film.

Reportedly, the pain disappears in seconds and even the accompanied shock reduces in severity.

If the pain is back, refresh it and use fresh paste on the wound.

Use the paste for a week or so, depending on the severity of the burns.

6. Another age-old remedy is potato peels. They provide moisture and they also have anti-bacterial properties that help in healing. Doctors have found that potato peel bandages work better for minor burns than conventional dressings.

Peel a potato and apply them on the burnt area.

You can even wrap them around the area like a bandage for added relief.

7. An effective home remedy for burns can be made by using barley, turmeric and yoghurt.

Combine equal portions of barley, turmeric and yoghurt.

Apply the resulting paste over the affected areas for pain relief and healing.

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